Help Wanted: Self-Harm Recovery

Hello! The Self-Harm Recovery team are looking for numerous volunteers to help out with these roles-

Note: we need more forum team members and ADULT discussion leaders! As of August 1, 2020.

• Community Mentor/Teen Community Stars (delete/edit triggering posts, maintain forum activity)

• Forum supporters (post daily check-ins and host forum events) NOTE: Find the application for forum supporters > here < and for community mentors > here <

• Room supporters (help chatroom moderators monitor the room when opened, no specific time frame). See more and apply for RS > here <

• Chatroom moderators (monitor the room when opened, no specific time frame). Find more information on group moderator process and application > here < (must be a RS for at least two weeks before applying)

• Support session leaders (lead a distraction session at least once a week). NOTE: You don't need to be a room supporter or chatroom moderator to become a Support Session Leader, but you must be accompanied/cohosted by a group moderator.

• Project agents (plan forum projects, write discussion scripts, plan for special days, outreach and recruitment). See more information on PA role > here < and apply > here. < NOTE: You must already be a team member in the Self-Harm Recovery community to be able to apply for this role.

What are the requirements to join the team?

• Have self-harm listed as a topic you support

• Have the badge or be working towards any badges you need for your specific role

• Have the time to commit to your role (1-2 hours or more is ideal)

• Have an account older than 2 weeks

What is expected of me on the team?

• Be able to stay committed to a time slot of your choice for discussions (if chosen role)

• Be consistent with posting the daily check-in for your day(s) (if chosen role)

• Know the basics about self-harm and what we do and do not allow in the rooms and forums

• Tell @rebecca947 when you are going on break/deactivating to keep the dashboard up to date

• Keep in contact with leaders about any questions, complaints, feedback or ideas for the team

• Stick to the site guidelines as a whole and our self-harm recovery team guidelines

• Be a friendly face in the subcommunity

How can I apply to join the team?

1. If your role requires a specific badge (e.g. forum supporter requires forum supporter badge), first acquire that badge and go through the role training.

2. Next, fill out > this < form.

3. A community leader will reach out to you within a few days if you are approved to join the team.

4. Go through Self-Harm Recovery subcommunity team training for the role. This training helps you learn about the team and your role.

5. Get listed! You will be added to the leader's list and receive the team dashboard

Best of luck, and thank you so much for your interest in joining the team!

@Tazzie

Last updated 5/17/2021 @CheeryMango